- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lake Worth, FL
Lake Worth High School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Worth High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120150001516
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Worth High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #14 of 16
- public schools in Lake Worth · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 70.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Worth High School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Worth High School ranks #14 of 16 public schools in Lake Worth, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150001516 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-71 students YoY
Lake Worth High School held near 2,612 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-71 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 150.0 → 149.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-71 students YoY 120150001516 · Lake Worth, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,589 enr · 17.3:1 · 70.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Lake Worth High School held near 2,612 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-71 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 150.0 → 149.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lake Worth High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John I. Leonar
John I. Leonard High School
3,262 students
- Jupiter High S
Jupiter High School
3,122 students
- Park Vista Com
Park Vista Community High School
2,881 students
- Boca Raton Com
Boca Raton Community High School
2,819 students
- Palm Beach Lak
Palm Beach Lakes High School
2,809 students
- This school
Lake Worth High School
2,589 students
What this shows Lake Worth High School reports 2,589 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Worth High School compares
Lake Worth High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.4% | ▲ 35% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,589 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,589
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 58% in Florida - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$14,024
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 163 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.5%
African American 29.0%
White 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Lake Worth High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Palm Beach reports $14,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Worth High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jupiter High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Worth High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,122
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,881
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,819
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,809
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,589 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Worth High School
How many students attend Lake Worth High School?
Lake Worth High School has 2,589 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lake Worth, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,683 (2022-23) → 2,612 (2023-24), nearly flat (-71).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Worth High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Worth High School is 17.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Worth High School?
70.4% of students at Lake Worth High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Worth High School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Worth High School is Hispanic or Latino at 60.5% of enrollment, in Lake Worth, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Worth High School?
Lake Worth High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lake Worth High School rank among public schools in Lake Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Worth High School ranks #14 of 16 public schools in Lake Worth, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lake Worth on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Lake Worth High School, Palm Beach also operates John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students), Jupiter High School (3,122 students), and Park Vista Community High School (2,881 students). See the Palm Beach district page for the complete list.